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Qatargas has been recognised by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) for its ongoing support to HMC’s blood donation drive at the World Blood Donor Day celebrations held under the patronage of HE the Minister of Public Health Dr Hanan Mohamed al-Kuwari.
Senior officials and representatives of ministries, government organisations, corporate sponsors and private enterprises also attended the event.
During the event, Azzam Abdul Aziz al-Mannai, public relations manager at Qatargas, received a commemorative plaque and certificate of appreciation from Dr Saleh Ali al-Marri, assistant secretary-general for medical affairs at the Ministry of Public Health, in recognition of the company’s support as gold sponsor of the World Blood Donor Day celebration and its efforts in supporting HMC’s blood donation campaigns.
The ceremony was organised by HMC to honour and recognise the contributions of the donors, including individuals and organisations, in promoting voluntary blood donation in the community and helping the blood bank increase its supply of lifesaving blood.
For the past 15 years, Qatargas has organised regular blood donation campaigns on its premises in co-ordination with HMC, according to a statement. Hundreds of employees and contractors have donated valuable “drops of life” during these campaigns.
“Qatargas was also recognised in 2012, 2014, and 2015 with special awards by HMC for its efforts in organising blood donation campaigns on its premises and promoting blood donation among its employees and contractors. The company organises four blood donation drives each year, two in Doha and two in Ras Laffan. In addition to helping the blood bank increase its supply of blood, Qatargas believes that such campaigns help disseminate the culture of voluntary blood donation in the society,” the statement noted.
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated worldwide on June 14 every year in order to raise awareness of the need for safe and adequate blood and to thank voluntary blood donors. The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2016 was “Blood Connects Us All”.
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